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SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
KEYNOTE 1
Shine Forward: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities Through Resilience and Connection
This keynote is perfect for: employee well-being, navigating change, workplace engagement, employee retention, increasing fulfillment, reducing burnout, increasing motivation.
This keynote invites participants to harness the power of resilience, authenticity, and meaningful connection in a challenging world. Karen shares her journey and offers actionable insights on how vulnerability can be a strength, helping us turn challenges into shared triumphs and building a foundation of trust and purpose.
With a three-step approach—acknowledge, accept, and act—Shine Forward empowers attendees to break through self-doubt, foster genuine connections, and create a personal Resilience Roadmap to face obstacles with strength and clarity.
Audience Takeaways
Build a Resilience Roadmap – Equip teams with a structured approach to overcome setbacks, adapt to change, and sustain performance.
Foster Authentic Connections – Strengthen workplace relationships and morale by promoting vulnerability and open communication, essential for collaboration and trust.
Shift from Victim to Victor Mindset – Empower individuals to view obstacles as growth opportunities, improving problem-solving skills and boosting overall engagement.
If you are looking for a keynote that delivers high energy impact with humor and authenticity, then Karen is your choice! Leave this session energized, empowered and entertained – ready to "Shine Forward" with a newfound resilience and that enhances personal wellbeing and fosters stronger, more impactful teams.
KEYNOTE 2
Rerouting…when life’s GPS takes you on a wild ride
This keynote is perfect for: purpose building, audiences seeking fulfillment, hitting goals + targets, improve retention rates, bringing back the why in your work.
Karen has encountered and survived more orange barrels on her personal journey than she ever could have imagined. Regardless of how many times she's been rerouted by life’s GPS, Karen is evidence that while the road may be curvy, riddled with potholes, or a stop-dead traffic jam, each rerouting is purposeful and can lead you to a destination you may never have chosen.
Drawing on her personal experiences and interviews with more than 100 corporate and community leaders, Karen helps audiences realize they may never be “ready” to hit the road — yet when they leverage their innate resilience superpowers, no journey is too long, no fear too big to conquer, and no pain too great to overcome. As a former marathon runner, she knows that reaching the finish line begins by taking the first step, which leads to the first mile, getting you closer and closer to the finish line and reaching your dreams. And when you get there, your heart will sing, and your light will shine!
So, buckle up! Get ready for a journey of self-discovery, connection, and growth. Let's rewrite the script on what it means to succeed, together! ✨✨
Audience Takeaways
Accept detours as opportunities for growth
Choose how we live in the moment to fuel up for the journey
Discover our personal resilience roadmap to navigate life’s detours effectively
Leverage the Power of H.O.W. to to pave the pathway to possibility
Laughter really is the best medicine and should be experienced daily!
KEYNOTE 3
The Power of H.O.W.: A Faith-Fueled Journey to Unleash the Leader Within
This keynote is perfect for: leadership development, purpose building, audiences seeking fulfillment, bringing back the why in your work.
Do you struggle with the burden of leadership? Are you yearning for a strategy that fosters a thriving team, ignites creativity, and unlocks your organization's true potential? Look no further than The Power of H.O.W., a unique approach grounded in faith that cultivates leaders who are H.umble, O.pen, and W.illing.
This talk delves into the transformative power of faith-based leadership, offering practical tools to cultivate these essential qualities in yourself and your team. Discover how:
HUMBLE Leaders embrace vulnerability through prayer.
OPEN Leaders surrender to a higher power and embrace diverse perspectives.
WILLING Leaders champion decisive action over analysis paralysis.
The Power of H.O.W. goes beyond theory. You'll gain actionable strategies to cultivate these behaviors in yourself and your team, anchored in the power of prayer, surrender, and faith. Discover inspiring real-world examples of organizations who transformed their cultures and soared to new heights through faith-based leadership.
Walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, tangible tools, and a deeper connection to your faith. You'll be equipped to unleash the collective power of your team and lead with confidence, knowing you are not alone on this journey.
Audience Takeaways
Lead with Humility & Prayer: Seek God's guidance and empower your team by admitting you don't have all the answers.
Open Minds Drive Opportunity: Embracing diverse perspectives allows God's purpose for your business to flourish.
Faith Fuels Action: Take calculated risks, trusting God will guide you even through challenges.
Delegate with Faith: Unleash God-given talents by empowering your team and letting go of control.
Renewed Purpose & Success: Walk away with practical tools, a deeper faith, and the power to unlock your team's potential.
KAREN’S OFFICIAL BIO
Now a motivational speaker and podcaster, Karen shares her story with vulnerability and laughter, helping others navigate hardships and discover they too possess resilience superpowers. With 20+ years as a corporate leader, entrepreneur and non-profit champion, she connects deeply with diverse audiences creating a space for shared vulnerability and stories of hope. Karen is passionate about fostering a culture of belonging and connection that empowers individuals and communities to Shine Forward, transforming adversity into opportunity.
Join Karen on her mission to empower others. Discover your resilience roadmap, find humor in the darkness, and Shine Forward!
Have you ever felt powerless and alone during times of adversity and uncertainty?
Entrepreneur and resilience rockstar, Karen inspires audiences with her story of overcoming life's toughest blows. Losing her daughter sparked a journey of self-discovery, where she unearthed her resilience superpowers – humor, empathy and unwavering faith and grit.
High energy, humor and authenticity are the secret ingredients that Karen delivers to every group she addresses. Her zest for life is contagious and leaves audiences empowered to face challenges with a renewed hope.